Power Cruiser 39

Discussion in 'Motorsailers' started by Pionek, Jan 9, 2006.

  1. Pionek
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  2. Willallison
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    Styling is nice - depends on what rows your boat I guess:D
    Dinette looks a bit small (you'd want to check the headroom given that it's tucked under the side decks too) and the double berth appears a bit narrow - but it's a bit difficult to say given that there's no scale given

    I've got my doubts about the cost estimate too - $12 per pound for a 38000 lb boat makes material costs total $3167 - seems very little for a 39 foot boat....
     
  3. tsweeney
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    The way I interpretated that was
    3800 lbs x 12 $/lb = $45600
    Which sounds more reasonable. + that again for engine, systems and fitout?

    TS
     
  4. Willallison
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    hmmm - seems both are our calculators are on the blink.....!
    The boat weighs 38000 lbs (not 3800) so cost at 12 / pound is $456,000 !!:eek: :confused:
     
  5. tsweeney
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    Now that's a bit steep for materials. Lets not even talk about labor.
     
  6. netjaws
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    no, let's
     
  7. netjaws
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    j/k .
     
  8. Pionek
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    Has anyone got experience with this type of design (unballasted ketch motorsailer)for offshore use?

    Thanks,
    Adam
     
  9. FAST FRED
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    Has anyone got experience with this type of design (unballasted ketch motorsailer)for offshore use?

    Youre NOT looking at an unbalasted ketch motorsailor , you're looking at a motorboat (with motorboat HULL) that happens to have sails , either for day fun , emergency get someplace , or roll stabelization.

    It is really doubtfull that this hull would point higher than a broad reach , in very mild conditions.

    A Motorsailor (today) can be built as a 90/90 ,
    the days of the old 50/50 compromises are long dead.

    A 90/90 is a true sailing hull that only looses 10% from a large heavy fuel supply and larger than ordinary prop.

    The Motor installation is similar to what would be installed in a pure motorboat , with the 10% loss dragging the windage of mast & rig thru the air.

    Your pictured vessel is 95% motorboat , with cute stabilization system that may work 20% of a voyage.

    A better set up is a motorboat (Trawler in PC terms) that has para vane stabelization.
    This works well most of the time , even when anchored in rolly ports.

    The masts can be fitted with cute sails if you like the look.

    FAST FRED
     

  10. Guillermo
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    I agree with Fast Fred. She is rather a motorboat with auxiliary sails than a motorsailer. Nice design.
    Cheers
     
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